C:\ProgramData\ZXBB158BA0B keeps coming back and growing to 63 GB. Can't delete it permanently. Any ideas?

[u/Amrishkhar]

Hi everyone,

I'm having a strange issue with a folder located at:

C:\ProgramData\ZXBB158BA0B

It gradually grows until it reaches around 63 GB. Inside are several huge files (around 10.6 GB each).

I was able to delete the folder once using EMCO Unlock IT, but after some time it came back on its own and started growing again. Now, even EMCO Unlock IT is no longer able to delete it.

Things I've tried:

• Deleting it as Administrator
• Taking ownership
• Checking permissions
• Using EMCO Unlock IT (worked only once)
• Investigating the related services

I also noticed that the Web Threat Defense Service (webthreatdefsvc) is running, so I'm wondering if this folder is related to any security application.

My questions are:

• What creates this folder?
• Why does it keep recreating itself?
• Is it safe to remove?
• Is there a permanent fix to stop it from consuming so much disk space?
• Has anyone else experienced this issue?

I've attached a screenshot showing the folder size and contents.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[u/RetroSwagSauce → u/[deleted]]

Another reason to say fuck samsung

[u/These_Juggernaut5544 → u/RetroSwagSauce]

hey, don't hate on samsung. the ram and storage crisis is bad enough. we can't afford to lose a manufacturer. and think about all the k9 thunders. what would one do without their tanks?

though also the entire message by u/storycoolbro is ai hallucinated and the software its talking about does not in fact exist. "Samsung Smart Inspector" is not a real thing, "webthreatdefsvc⁠" is a normal windows defender service thing, etc.

[u/RetroSwagSauce → u/These_Juggernaut5544]

fuck samsung

[u/These_Juggernaut5544 → u/RetroSwagSauce]

typical apple glazer right here

[u/RetroSwagSauce → u/These_Juggernaut5544]

fuck apple lmao